Food Assist Profiles 2020 B

Food Assistance
Organizations and
Programs in Camden
County, Georgia
Purpose
To share profiles of nonprofit organizations who provide
food assistance to the food insecure in Camden County,
Georgia. Also, to publish a consolidated list of Government
sponsored food assistance programs. The content and
distribution of this document are intended to improve
FOOD ASSISTANCE in awareness, facilitate communications, and stimulate
CAMDEN COUNTY GEORGIA networking. Together, to increase and cultivate productive
relationships that help remedy food insecurity in Camden
County Georgia.
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Food Assistance Organizations and Programs in 2020
Camden County, Georgia
Table of Contents
Executive Summary ............................................................................................................................................... 3
Food Pantry Weekly Schedules – Short List – .................................................................................................. 4
4C Mission (Caring & Connecting Community 4 Camden) ...................................................................................... 5
Camden Connection (CC) ....................................................................................................................................... 6
Camden Missions ................................................................................................................................................... 7
Eagles’ Wings Judah Worship Center - Church of God ............................................................................................ 8
Evergreen Missionary Baptist Church (EMBC) * Food Service Temporarily Closed ................................................. 9
Helping Hands Food Pantry.................................................................................................................................. 10
Holy Trinity Lutheran Church ............................................................................................................................... 11
Kingsland First United Methodist Church............................................................................................................. 12
New Life Body of Christ Christian Church ............................................................................................................. 13
Oak Grove Missionary Baptist Church.................................................................................................................. 14
Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church ............................................................................................................. 15
Ravens of Elijah Food Ministries, Inc. ................................................................................................................... 16
Restoration Church .............................................................................................................................................. 17
Southeast Community Church ............................................................................................................................. 18
St. Marys United Methodist Church – Share-a-Meal ............................................................................................ 19
The Salvation Army – St. Marys Service Center – Camden ................................................................................... 20
Woodbine United Methodist Church ................................................................................................................... 22
Government Food Assistance Programs and supporting organizations ................................................................ 23
1. Camden County Board of Education ............................................................................................... 23
2. Camden County PSA........................................................................................................................ 24
3. Coastal Georgia Area Community Action Authority Inc. ................................................................ 25
a) Early Head Start .......................................................................................................................... 26
b) Head Start ................................................................................................................................... 26
c) Pre-K ............................................................................................................................................ 26
d) Summer Food Program ............................................................................................................... 26
4. Coastal Regional Commission (CRC) of Georgia.............................................................................. 28
5. Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP) ........................................................................... 29
6. Department of Family and Children Services (DFCS) ...................................................................... 29
a) SNAP – aka Food Stamp program: .............................................................................................. 30
b) TANF – aka Welfare..................................................................................................................... 30
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7. Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society – Kings Bay................................................................................ 31
8. St. Marys Senior Center .................................................................................................................. 32
9. The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP)......................................................................... 33
10. Food Stamp Program Notes: ....................................................................................................... 33
Difficult Decisions ................................................................................................................................................ 37
Should I donate food or donate money? ............................................................................................................. 38
Best Practices + Additional Food Assistance Information - Links .......................................................................... 39
Distribution: ........................................................................................................................................................ 39
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Executive Summary
The purpose of this document is share food relief information applicable to Camden County Georgia.
Specifically,
 To help the food insecure1 (individuals and families) locate an organization, service and/or
program that can help meet their immediate need for food to maintain health and wellbeing.
 To help people in Camden County understand the depth and scope of food relief available in our
community and the support and volunteer needs of listed food relief organizations.
 To stimulate communications, coordination, and cooperation among individuals and food
assistance organizations in Camden County Georgia.
These food assistance programs and activities are managed by government, nonprofit, and faith-based
organizations - often with interdependent rules and regulations.
In this document’s Table of Contents, nonprofit and faith-based organizations are presented in
alphabetical order. Government organizations and programs are listed at the end of the Table of
Contents table.
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This website also offers you the opportunity to send questions and comments specific to this document.
With widest dissemination and your feedback, the content and value of this composite document will
continue to be improved: designed to improve community awareness, participation, and utilization of
services and programs that reduce food insecurity in Camden County Georgia.
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The USDA defines food insecurity as meaning “consistent access to adequate food is limited by a lack of money
and other resources at times during the year.” Food security means access by all people at all times to enough
food for an active, healthy life. Although related, food insecurity and poverty are not the same. Unemployment
rather than poverty is a stronger predictor of food insecurity.
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Food Pantry Weekly Schedules – Short List –

Additional Pantry and Contact Information are provided @
http://helpingneighbors.weebly.com/ (June 2020)
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
None Helping Hands Helping Hands Helping Holy Trinity L. C.
103 West Church Street, St. Marys Same as Hands 3 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
9 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. Tuesday Tuesday Kingsland
912-576-8105 912-729-6085
Holy Trinity L. C. Kingsland
Kingsland First UMC 165 Camden First UMC Ravens of Elijah
120 East Williams Street, Kingsland Woods Parkway, Same as Food Pantry
9 a.m. – noon Kingsland Tuesday 3 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
912-729-5445 9:00 a.m. – Kingsland
Noon OLSS 912-552-0621
Our Lady Star of the Sea (OLSS) 912-729-6085 Same as
Catholic Church Tuesday
106 East Dillingham Street, St. Kingsland First
Marys UMC
9:00 a.m. – noon Same as
(912) 882-4718 Tuesday
Restoration Church OLSS

2475 Village Drive, Kingsland Same as
9 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Tuesday
904-557-3379
New Life Body of Christ Christian

Church
440 South Lee Street, Kingsland
6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
912-510-0387
New Life Body of Christ Christian Church – Contact Info listed above + SUNDAY 10 a.m. – noon
4C White Oak Food Pantry – 781 New Post Road, White Oak, GA. – Time: As Needed – 912-510-8831
Woodbine UMC – 405 Bedell Ave – Every Other Tuesday & Thursday 10:00 – 1:00 p.m. – 912-576-5457
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4C Mission (Caring & Connecting Community 4 Camden)
Service: Via our cooperative, we provide food assistance directly to the food insecure using food
pantries, mobile food pantries, and meal deliveries. + 2
Mission: Working in concert with Camden County organizations to provide food to those in need.
(Organization’s primary support/focus is in the north end of Camden County.)
Beneficiaries: Food Insecure
Synopsis of Food Service Activities:
1. Member pantries* serve throughout Camden County on a scheduled and emergency basis.
2. Food related activities to build relationships with the food insecure population.
3. Collaborate with other community organizations and help coordinate and staff the Camden Hunger
Hotline (912-409-6920).
Location: See Community Locations below
Mailing Address: 108 Nutgall Dr. St. Marys, GA 31558 Website: http://www.4cmission.org/
Email: 4CMission@gmail.com Telephone: 912-882-7475
Primary Contact: Ellen Holler Email: eholler@comcast.net Telephone: 912-576-3532
Alternate Contact: Deb Duncan Email: zigabra@kgldcable.com Telephone: 912-882-7475
Tax Exempt Status: 4C Mission - 501(c) (3) # 31391; EIN: 46-2773177
Funding Source: Grants, money donations and food donations
Primary Need: Money and Food donations
Beneficiary Eligibility: Food Insecure
* Community Location and Partners – For more information, refer to profile sheets in this document:
 4C White Oak Pantry @ Oak Grove Baptist Church (White Oak)
 Helping Hands – St. Marys United Methodist Church (St. Marys)
 Holy Trinity Lutheran Food Bank – Holy Trinity Lutheran Church (Kingsland)
 Camden Family Connection’s Food Focus Group (St. Marys)
 Christ Episcopal Church (St. Marys)
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“4C Mission” is established to efficiently and effectively remedy food insecurity in Camden County, Georgia; to be
managed in coordination and cooperation with other food-assistance programs and organizations.
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Camden Connection (CC)

Formerly known as Camden Community Alliance & Resources (CCAR)
Food Service: Event Facilitator + 3
Mission: Our mission at Camden Connection is to promote healthy, happy and productive lives in caring
relationships with others.
Beneficiaries: Civic, government, and nonprofit agencies.
Synopsis of Food Service Activities: None – to provide assistance to local food assistance organizations.
Location: 531 North Lee Street, Kingsland GA 31548
Mailing Address: PO Box 5087, St. Marys, GA 31558
Website: http://www.camdenconnection.org/
Contact: Kristen Gillette Email: kristen@camdenconnection.org Phone: 912-882-7295
Contact: Steven Sainz Email: steven@camdenconnection.org
Tax Exempt Status: 501 (c) (3); EIN: 58-2213460
Funding Source: Contributions and grants
Primary Need: N/A

Beneficiary Eligibility and Access Limits: CC provides opportunities and support for other organizations
to facilitate resource development and implementation.
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Camden Connection supports, develops, and implements, collaborative approaches to improve the lives of
Camden’s children and families. … CC provides opportunities and support for other organizations to facilitate
resource development and implementation.
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Camden Missions
A Missions for Camden Collaborative – Clearing house for emergency needs
Food Service:
1. Community meal every Sunday from 3 to 4 pm at The King’s Village located at 451 South Lee
Street Kingsland, GA 31458.
2. Meals provided on Thursdays for veterans and seniors from 11 a.m. until 12:30 p.m.
 A reservation is required.
 Call (912) 673-8663 or email Camden Missions at Camdenmissions@gmail.com to RSVP.
3. We only provide pantry/packaged food when no other avenue is available. Our criteria must be
met before any services are provided.
Mission: Assist those in need in Camden County, Georgia.
Beneficiaries: Those in need in Camden County Georgia.
Location: King’s Village located at 451 South Lee Street Kingsland, GA 31458.
Mailing Address: Same
Website: None
Contact: Reverend James Ham Email: camdenmissions@gmail.com Phone: (912) 673-8663
Contact: Office Administrator Email: patrick.betchik@gmail.com
Tax Exempt Status: Unknown
Funding Source: Donations
Primary Need: Donations

Beneficiary Eligibility and Access Limits: Those in need.
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Eagles’ Wings Judah Worship Center - Church of God

Bishop Patrick Ford, Pastor
Service: Monthly Food Distribution
Mission: To provide food assistance for those in need.
Beneficiaries: Food insecure
1) Food distributed fourth Monday of each month 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
2) No food deliveries
3) Complete Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) Eligibility form
4) 50 to 75 families assisted each month
Location: 300 N. Julia Street; St. Marys, GA 31558
Website: N/A Fax: N/A
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/eagleswingsjudahworshipcentersmg
Primary Contact: Lisa Mullins Email: lmullins@tds.net Phone: (912) 674-5627
Tax Exempt Status: Not Listed
Tax Exempt Umbrella Organization: Not Listed
Funding Source: Primary – Cash Donations for Purchase of food from Food Bank
Primary Need: Cash donations
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Evergreen Missionary Baptist Church (EMBC) * Food Service Temporarily Closed
Service: TEMPORARILY CLOSED – NO IMMEDIATE PLAN TO REOPEN + 4
Note: Contact information is maintained for future communications.
Mission:
Beneficiaries:
Location: 1365 Kinlaw Rd., Kingsland, GA 31548
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 2035, Kingsland, GA 31548 Website: http://www.embcministries.com
Primary Contact: DR. LEON WASHINGTON, PASTOR Phone: 912-729-3122 Fax: 912-729-6065
Alternate Contact: Lavera Small Email: evergreenmbc2@tds.net
Tax Exempt Status: Not Listed Tax Exempt umbrella organization: N/A
Funding Source:
Primary Need:
Beneficiary Eligibility and Access Limits:
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EMBC MINISTRIES listed at http://www.embcministries.org
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Helping Hands Food Pantry

A Ministry of St. Marys United Methodist Church
Food Service: Food Pantry + 5
Mission Statement: To help end hunger in Camden County through the distribution of food to poor and
needy families.
Synopsis of Food Service Activities: Food Pantry: Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday; 9 a.m.
– 11:45 a.m.
Location: 103 West Church Street, St. Marys, GA 31558. .
Mailing Address: Helping Hands, 106 E. Conyers St., St. Marys, GA 31558
Telephone: (Primary) 912-576-8105 and (Emergency) 912-576-2118 Fax: None
Website: www.stmarysumc.org Email: Helpinghands@tds.net
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HHFoodBank/
Primary Contact: Boyd Lemon Alternate Contact: Pastor Roy White
Tax Exempt Status: 501(c) (3); Refer to umbrella organization
Tax Exempt umbrella organization: St. Marys United Methodist Church; 501(c) (3); EIN: 58-2591172
Email: srpastor@stmarysumc.org Telephone: 912-882-5505 Website: http://www.stmarysumc.org/
Funding Source: Primary Source – Tithes, offerings, grants and cash donations for purchase of food from
food banks and local merchants; Secondary Source – Direct food donations from individuals and local
merchants.
Primary Need: Cash, food donations, and toiletries.

Beneficiary Eligibility and Access Limits: TEFAP Form 832; once each month
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St. Marys United Methodist Church actively places food stocks and prepared meals in the hands of those who
need food the most. We are a partner of the Together Coalition and with Church World Service, ECHO (Educational
Concerns for Hunger Organization) and MAP (Medical Assistance Programs) International; creating a sustainable
agricultural food base in participation with the people of Northern Uganda. We work with a number of agencies
which care for children who need protection and nurture (The Methodist Home for Children and Youth), for adults
with special needs (Wesley Glen Ministries), and for adults who are post-retirement (Magnolia Manor), all located
in Saint Marys.
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Holy Trinity Lutheran Church

AKA: Lutheran Food Bank of Camden County
Service: Food Pantry
Mission: To provide essential foods for those in need.
Synopsis of Food Service Activities: Food Pantry: Wednesday 9a.m. - Noon and Friday 3p.m.-6p.m.;
servicing 20-25 families /week
Location: 165 Camden Woods Parkway, Kingsland, Georgia 31548
Mailing Address: Same as “Location”
Telephone: 912-729-6085 Cell: 912-467-1993 Fax: None
Email (Food Bank administrator): lutheranfoodbankofcamdencounty@gmail.com
Email: holytrinity@tds.net
Website: http://holytrinitykingsland.weebly.com
Primary Contact: Debra Duncan Alternate Contact: Reverend Dr. Joel P. Meyer
Tax Exempt Status: 501(c) (3); EIN: 58-1560670
Tax Exempt umbrella organization: Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod (LCMS)
Funding Source: Grants, monetary gifts and food donations from our congregation, and food drives.
Primary Need: Monetary gifts and food donations

Beneficiary Eligibility and Access Limits: The food bank provides a 3-day emergency food supply and can
be used once a month for each household. The Food Bank is available to all residents of Camden
County. No proof of income necessary; just identification, and names and birth dates of family
members.
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Kingsland First United Methodist Church

Harvest House food pantry
Service: Food Pantry + 6
Mission: To provide essential foods for those in need.
Synopsis of Food Service Activities: Food Pantry: Tuesday and Thursday from 9 a.m. - Noon; 130+
Families/month
Location: 120 East Williams Street, Kingsland, Georgia 31548 Mailing Address: Same as “Location”
Primary Contact: Trice Alternate Contact: Tom Turner
Telephone: 912-729-5445 Fax: 912-729-7360
Email: office@kingslandmethodist.com Website: http://www.kingslandmethodist.com/
Tax Exempt Status: Not Listed
Tax Exempt umbrella organization: N/A
Funding Source: Primary Source – Tithes, grants and cash donations for purchase of food from food
banks and local merchants; Secondary Source – Direct food donations from individuals and local
merchants.
Primary Need: Cash and food donations

Beneficiary Eligibility and Access Limits: Picture ID; once a month
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Youth, music, and outreach programs: Refer to http://kingslandmethodist.com/
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New Life Body of Christ Christian Church

(AKA: Jehovah Jireh’s Kitchen – Kingsland Georgia
Service: As of June 2020, Food Outreach Ministry is no longer operating.
Mission: We will continue to be active in our community but in a different way
Beneficiaries:
1) None at this time.

2) Contact information retained for reference future use.
Location: 440 South Lee Street, Kingsland, Georgia 31548
Mailing Address: Same as location Website: http://www.newlifekingsland.com/
Contact: Pastor Matthew Pettus Jr. Email: pastorpettus@gmail.com Phone: 912-510-0387
Alternate Contacts: First Lady Pettus; Elder Daniels; Elder Mary Edwards; Elder M. Pettus
Tax Exempt umbrella organization: New Life Body of Christ Christian Church Inc.
Tax Exempt Status: 501(c) (3); EIN: 38-3661103 Status: Public Charity (PC)
Funding Source – Primary Source: Tithes and offerings. Secondary Source: Food donations.
Primary Need:
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Oak Grove Missionary Baptist Church

(AKA: 4C White Oak Food Pantry)
Service: Food Pantry, Grocery Home Delivery + 7
Mission: To provide food assistance to rural areas of the north end of Camden County, Georgia.
Beneficiaries: Food Insecure.
1) Food Pantry – Third Friday of each month from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. (Call anytime.)
2) Delivered Groceries – Third Friday of each month 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. (For disabled people only.)
3) 70-100 families served each month.
Location: 781 New Post Road; White Oak, GA. 31568
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 66, White Oak, GA. 31568
Website: http://www.4cmission.org/ Fax: None
Primary Contact: Loretta Brown Email: laciebb@tds.net Phone: 912-510-8831 (H)
Alternate Contact: Ellen Holler Email: eholler@comcast.net Phone: 912-576-3532 (H)
Tax Exempt umbrella organization: 4C Mission; 106 E. Conyers St., St Marys, GA 31558
Tax Exempt Status: 501(c) (3) # 31391; EIN: 46-2773177
Funding Source: 4C Mission
Primary Need: Food Donation and Financial Support/Donations
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Working in association with 4C Mission.
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Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church
Service: Food Pantry + 8
Mission: Food assistance for those in need.
Synopsis of Food Service Activities: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday; 9:00 a.m. – noon
 70+ Families/month served
Location: 106 East Dillingham Street, St. Marys, Georgia 31558
Mailing Address: Same as location
Telephone: (912) 882-4718 Fax: (912) 882-5845
Email: office@weareolss.org Website: http://www.weareolss.org/
Primary Contact: (Refer to website) Alternate Contact: None
Tax Exempt Status: EIN: Information withheld at organization’s request.
Tax Exempt umbrella organization:
Funding Source: (Contact Office)
Primary Need: (Contact Office)
 Photo ID
 Recipients can get food once a month.
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Website: http://www.weareolss.org/
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Ravens of Elijah Food Ministries, Inc.

(Southeast Community Church Partner)
Food Service: Mobile Food Pantry; produce and subsistence-food delivery
Mission Statement: To provide supplemental food for those in need in Camden County, Georgia with
compassion and love without judgement.
Beneficiaries: Homeless, displaced and migrant persons, Elderly, Infirm, Shut-ins, Food Insecure
1) Mobile Food Pantry (Produce & Bread): Friday 3-5 p.m.; 300 Families/week; 4,000-8,000 Lbs. /week
at Southeast Community Church, 790 May Creek Drive, Kingsland, Georgia (behind Cracker Barrel).
2) Produce-Package Home Delivery: Friday afternoon; 75 Shut-ins in Kingsland, St. Marys and
Woodbine.
3) Mobile Food Pantry (nonperishables): Twice a year; 500 Families each event; 25,000 Lbs. each event.
4) Bread and PB&J delivery to 30-35 Homeless every Sunday afternoon.
Location: Kingsland, Georgia 31548
Mailing Address: None
Primary Contact: Mrs. Odie Holland Phone: 912-552-0621 Email: ravensofelijah@yahoo.com
Website: None Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ravensofelijah
Tax Exempt Status: None; EIN: Refer to umbrella organization
Tax Exempt umbrella organization: Southeast Community Church; 501(c) (3); EIN: 58-2643944
1) Primary Contact: Steve Curtis, Pastor Alternate Contact: None

2) Telephone: 912-729-8480 Fax: 912-729-7447
3) Email: pastor@secchurch.com Website: http://www.mysecc.org/
Funding Source: Primary Source – Grants and cash donations for purchase of food from food banks and
local merchants; Secondary Source – Direct food donations from individuals and local merchants.
Primary Need: Cash and food donations.

Beneficiary Eligibility and Access Limits: Food Insecure
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Restoration Church
Service: Delivered Meals (Brown-bags), Mobile Food Pantry +9, Bread Distribution
Mission Statement: To provide nutritious meals and essential foods for those in need
Beneficiaries: Food Insecure school children, adults, and families
1) Food Pantry and Bread distribution: Tuesday 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. (clothing ministry at that same time)
2) Delivered meals (Brown-bags): Sunday Afternoons; 400 meals to food insecure school children at
five locations in St. Marys, GA.
3) Mobile Food Pantry: Depending on food available.
Location: 2475 Village Drive, Kingsland, GA. 31548 (Shopping Plaza in front of Marians Landing)
Mailing Address: Same as “Location”
Website: http://www.restorationcamden.com/index.html
Primary Contact: Greg Gardell Email: greggardell@restorationcamden.com Phone: 904-557-3379
Alternate: Jordan Sizemore Email: jordansizemore@restorationcamden.com Phone: 912-674-6697
Alternate: Curt Harper Email: curtharper@restorationcamden.com Phone: 912-278-0213
Tax Exempt Status: 501(c) (3); EIN: 45-4767000 (Church of Restoration Ministries Inc.; Kingsland, GA.)
Funding Source: Primary Source – Tithes, grants and cash donations for purchase of food from food
banks and local merchants; Secondary Source – Direct food donations from individuals and local
merchants.
Primary Need: Cash and food donations

Beneficiary Eligibility and Access Limits: Delivered meals to food insecure school children; Food Pantry –
Picture ID – food insecure families satisfying USDA-TEFAP requirements.
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Home - http://www.restorationcamden.com/index.html
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Southeast Community Church
Food Service: Back Packs for Kids (Camden County)
Mission Statement: To provide essential foods for all Elementary, Middle, and High School students in
need.
Beneficiaries: Food Insecure School Children
Synopsis of Food Service Activities: Weekly, serving K-12 children each week - during the school year.
1) Collect and purchase food,

2) Organize into backpacks, and
3) Deliver to Camden County Elementary, Middle Schools and High School for distribution. Delivered
every Thursday for issue by school on Friday for the food-insecure-child to consume over the
weekend. (155 Back Pack per week.)
Location: 790 May Creek Drive, Kingsland, Georgia 31548 Mailing Address: Same as “Location”
Website: http://www.mysecc.org/
Primary Contact: Dawn Taylor Email: cm4life@tds.net Phone: 912-674-3644
Alternate Contact: Church Office Email: officeasst@secchurch.com Phone: (912) 729-8480
Tax Exempt Status: Southeast Community Church; 501(c) (3); EIN: 58-2643944
Primary Contact: Steve Curtis, Pastor Email: pastor@secchurch.com Phone: 912-729-8480

Fax: 912-729-7447
Funding Source: Primary Source – Grants and cash donations for purchase of food from food banks and
Primary Need: Cash and food donations.

Beneficiary Eligibility and Access Limits: School Children that are Food Insecure
Additional Food Assistance Service: Meals Ministry - For more information, contact: Dawn Taylor at
912-674-3644.
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St. Marys United Methodist Church – Share-a-Meal
Service: Delivered Meals
Mission: To prepare and provide nutritious meals for those in need.
Beneficiaries: Food Insecure, Elderly, Infirm, Shut-ins
Share-A-Meal delivery – Tuesday and Wednesday; 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.; within City of St. Marys, GA; 80
(+/-) meals per delivery day.
Location: East Conyers St., St. Marys, GA 31558. (Not open to the public.)
Mailing Address: Share-a-Meal, 106 E. Conyers St., St. Marys, GA 31558
Primary Contact: Tricia (Church Secretary) Email: smumc@stmarysumc.org
Phone: 912-882-5505 ext. 0 Website: http://www.stmarysumc.org/
Tax Exempt Status: 501(c) (3); Refer to umbrella organization
Tax Exempt umbrella organization: St. Marys United Methodist Church
501(c) (3); EIN: 58-2591172 Telephone: 912-882-5505
Website: http://www.stmarysumc.org/ Email: srpastor@stmarysumc.org
Funding Source: Primary Source – Endowment fund; Secondary Source – Food donations from local
merchants
Primary Need: Volunteer Drivers for food delivery.
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The Salvation Army – St. Marys Service Center – Camden
Service: Food Pantry; Camden Mobile Canteen, Share food with other Pantries (Occasional) + 10
Mission: THE SALVATION ARMY, AN INTERNATIONAL MOVEMENT, is an evangelical part of the Universal
Christian Church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its
mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without
discrimination.
Beneficiaries: Food Insecure with emergency need and local services organizations in Camden County.
1) Food Pantry: Monday – Friday, by appointment only, Thanksgiving Food Deliveries each year with
approved application.
2) Sharing frozen precooked food with needy organizations made available by local merchants.
3) Camden Mobile Canteen – Monthly mobile feeding program staffed with trained volunteers.
Location: 1909 Osborne Road, St. Marys, Georgia 31558
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 7470, St. Marys, Georgia, 31558
Telephone: 912-882-6658 (Social Services – Call for appointment – Listen to Recording for Monthly
Service Updates)
Telephone: 912-882-2200 (Family Store/Warehouse) Fax: 912-882-4393
Email: charlene.sears@uss.salvationarmy.org
Website: http://salvationarmygeorgia.org/st-marys/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Salvation-Army-St-Marys-112653088775228/
Primary Contact: Charlene Sears Alternate Contact: Bridgette Dixon
Tax Exempt Status: 501(c) (3); EIN: 58-0660607 Tax Exempt umbrella organization: N/A
(Continued on next page.)
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The Salvation Army throughout Georgia is serving people every day of the year: From helping a family with a bag
of groceries to providing a bed for them to sleep. For details, refer to: http://www.salvationarmy-
georgia.org/Display.asp?Page=programsthathelp
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The Salvation Army – St. Marys Service Center – Camden (continued)

Funding Source: Primary Source – Grants, Cash Donations, Georgia Project Share, Okefenoke Rural
Electric Membership Corp and money earned from Family Store sales, funds purchase food from local
merchants; Secondary Source – Direct food donations from individuals, churches, organizations, non-
profits and local merchants.
Primary Need: Monetary, Food, and toiletries donations for pantry. In-Kind donations of household
items, furniture, clothing, accessories and books help us meet our family store operation goals to help
those who seek assistance.
1) Complete “The Salvation Army” Client Form and Interview regarding emergency need.
a) Photo Identification
b) Social Security Cards or Birth Certificates for All Members of Household
c) One Month’s Income Statements
d) Unemployment Benefits Statement
e) Social Security, Disability and Food Statement Statements
2) One food box provided in a three month period
3) Lifetime limit: Five Fulfilled Emergency Assistance Requests
4) Exclusion: Everyone will be served in Disaster Situations regardless of past assistance requests.
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Woodbine United Methodist Church
Service: Delivered Meals (Meals on Wheels) and Food Pantry + 11
Mission: To prepare and provide nutritious meals and essential foods for those in need in Woodbine and
North Camden County.
Beneficiaries: Elderly, Infirm, Shut-ins, Food Insecure
1. Free Lunches (warm meals) for Shut-ins and local residents in Woodbine area only: Tuesday
a. 140 – 150 warm meals per week.
b. If you need a lunch delivered, please call the church office at 912-576-5457.
2. Food Pantry: Every other Tuesday and Thursday; 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. (60-90 Families per month.)
(Service are for Woodbine, White Oak, and Waverly only; i.e. north end of Camden County.)
Location: 405 Bedell Ave (Intersection of Hwy 17 and Hwy 110), Woodbine, Georgia 31569
Mailing Address: PO Box 27, Woodbine, Georgia 31569 Website: http://www.woodbineumc.com/
Primary Contact: Teresa Sawyer Email: wumc@tds.net
Alternate Contact: Ginger Carlson
Phone: 912-576-5457
Alternate Contact: Pastor Jan Conner Email: pastor@woodbineumc.com
Tax Exempt Status: 501(c) (3); EIN: Refer to Umbrella organization
Tax Exempt umbrella organization: United Methodist Communications (UMCom) – 501(c) (3); EIN: By
request – “Refer to Organization Contact”; Website: www.Guidestar.org
Funding Source: Primary Source – Tithes and cash donations for purchase of food from food banks and
Primary Need: Cash, food donations, and volunteers

Beneficiary Eligibility and Access Limits: Elderly, Infirm, Shut-ins, Food Insecure
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Clothing Closet, Emergency Financial Assistance, and other social assistance programs: For additional
information, refer to http://www.woodbineumc.com/683271
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Government Food Assistance Programs and supporting organizations

Note:
 This section provides Government Food Assistance program definitions and contact
information. Some of these programs are augmented by nonprofit and faith-based
organizations. For a more complete definition of these assistance programs refer to each
organization’s website or listed point of contact.
 Qualifications for program assistance are often based on age, human condition, and /or financial
hardship. Application for these programs often requires professional counsel, screening, and
assistance. For details, refer to the applicable organization and program profile provided in this
section.
1. Camden County Board of Education

AKA: Camden County Schools
Service: Free Breakfast (for enrolled school children), Lunch Assistance (for qualified enrolled school
children), and Backpacks (for qualified enrolled school children). + 12
Mission: To provide nutritious meals and essential foods for those enrolled students in need.
Beneficiaries: Enrolled students that are food insecure.
1) Breakfast – free for all enrolled school students

2) Lunch – Free and Reduced Price meals based on family income and subsidized by USDA
3) After school snacks – Available for students enrolled in Extended Day Program (Elementary Schools)
4) Backpacks (After-school diet enrichment) – Provided by community partners and distributed at
participating schools. POC:
a) Crooked River Elementary, 673-6995, Ellen Graw, egraw@camden.k12.ga.us
b) David L. Rainer Elementary, 729-9071, Katherine Dixon, kdixon@camden.k12.ga.us
c) Kingsland Elementary, 729-5246, Liz Wilder, lwilder@camden.k12.ga.us
d) Mamie Lou Gross Elementary, 576-4800, Samantha Yourstone, syourstone@camden.k12.ga.us
e) Mary Lee Clark Elementary, 882-4373, Demaris Cullen, dcullen@camden.k12.ga.us
f) Matilda Harris Elementary, 729-294, Sykora Cobb – Principle, scobb@camden.k12.ga.us
g) St. Marys Elementary, 882-4839, Walter Spencer, wspencer@camden.k12.ga.us
h) Sugarmill Elementary, 882-8191, Laura Brendle, lbrendle@camden.k12.ga.us
i) Woodbine Elementary, 576-5245, Daydra Roberts, droberts@camden.k12.ga.us
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Grades Pre-K -12 education classes and programs
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Location: (Administration) 311 South East Street Kingsland, GA 31548. (Refer to listed website for
individual locations of nine Elementary Schools, two Middle Schools, one 9th Grade Academy, and one
High School in Camden County, Georgia. Mailing Address: Same as “Location”
 Also, go to “Schools Tab” at http://www.camden.k12.ga.us/Home/tabid/15962/Default.aspx

Primary Contact: Michelle Wright Alternate Contact: Listed above.
Telephone: 912- 729-5687 / -8340 Fax: 912- 729-1489 / -4699
Email: mwright@camden.k12.ga.us Website: http://www.camden.k12.ga.us/
Tax Exempt Status: Government Sponsored Tax Exempt umbrella organization: N/A
Funding Source: Government funded Primary Need: N/A
Beneficiary Eligibility and Access Limits: Enrolled students in need.
2. Camden County PSA
Service: Congregant Meals and Mobile Food Pantry Facilitator + 13
Mission:
1) To prepare and provide nutritious hot meals for seniors at Camden County Senior Center.
2) Upon request, to help food-assistance organizations in planning and conducting a mobile food
pantry event in Camden County, Georgia.
Beneficiaries: Senior Center members and Food Insecure in Camden County, Georgia
1) PSA is partnered with Coastal Regional Commission Area Agency on Aging to provide a hot lunch
and, if needed, transportation to the Camden County Senior Center.
 Location: Ralph Bunch Complex, Georgia Avenue, Woodbine, Georgia 31569
 Mailing Address: Same as “Location”
 Telephone: 912-729-1945 Fax: 912-673-6957
 Email: DBell@co.camden.ga.us
 Primary Contact: Darlene Bell Alternate Contact: None
 Website: http://www.camdencountypsa.info/seniors.php
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Provides and manages recreation programs and community support activities in Camden County Georgia. For
details, refer to http://www.camdencountypsa.info/index.php
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2) When requested, PSA works with America’s Second Harvest of Coastal Georgia to hold mobile food
pantries at its location.
 Location: 1050 Wildcat Drive, Kingsland, Georgia 31548
 Mailing Address: Same as “Location”
 Telephone: 912-729-5600 Fax: None
 Email: TDPatterson@co.camden.ga.us (Attention: Teressa Patterson)
 Primary Contact: Teressa Patterson Alternate Contact: None
 Website: http://www.camdencountypsa.info/
Tax Exempt Status: Government Organization Tax Exempt umbrella organization: N/A
Funding Source: Government funded Primary Need: N/A
Beneficiary Eligibility and Access Limits: Congregant Meals – Senior Center Member; Mobile Food
Pantry – Determined by sponsored organization.
3. Coastal Georgia Area Community Action Authority Inc.
Service:
a) Provide nutritious formula or meals for students registered and enrolling in the Early Childhood
Education at Coastal Georgia Community Action’s Camden County Early Head Start, Head Start
and Pre K Center. + 14
b) Summer Food Program (“Bright from the start”): Meals provided to school-age children during
summer break (outside of school year).
Mission: Coastal Georgia Community Action promotes self-sufficiency and strives to improve the quality
of life for families through education, training, comprehensive services and advocacy.
Beneficiaries:
a) (Early Head Start, Head Start and Pre K Center) Families must be enrolled – based on eligibility
requirements. (For details, call program contacts listed below.)
b) Summer Food Program – no enrolment required - NUTRITION PROGRAM SEARCH:
http://decal.ga.gov/Nutrition/Search.aspx
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Through a variety of targeted programs such as Head Start, Early Head Start, Weatherization, financial
education, energy assistance, food vouchers, youth leadership, mortgage, rental assistance and other services we
help residents in improving their quality of life. Emergency Services programs assist low-income individuals and
families with pressing immediate needs. http://www.coastalgacaa.org/
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Synopsis of Food Service Activities: Via Early Childhood Education programs –
a) Early Head Start – Promotes early developmental learning for infants and toddlers.
Children also receive nutritious formula or meals.
b) Head Start – Child care services provided to three, four and five year olds at National
Association for the Education of Young Children accredited, licensed facilities – includes
nutritious meals.
c) Pre-K – Provides developmentally appropriate activities for four year old children –
includes nutritious meals.
d) Summer Food Program: May through July Schedules and site locations are
updated each year. An example is provided below.
More info at http://decal.ga.gov/Nutrition/Search.aspx
Contact: Rachel Benjamin Email: rbenjamin@coastalgacaa.org Phone: 912-576-5923;
Contact: Nina Bryant-Hunter: Email: nhunter@coastalgacaa.org Phone: 912-264-3281; ext.108
Contact: Tres Hamilton | Chief Executive Officer Email: thamilton@coastalgacaa.org
P (912)264-3281 | F (912)265-7444 | M (912)222-4452
Program Office Location:
 Camden County; 1501 Georgia Ave., Woodbine, GA 31569; P.O. Box 418, Woodbine, GA 31569
 1 Community Action Drive, Suite A; P.O. Box 2016 Brunswick, GA 31521
 Bright from the Start: Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning ; 2 Martin Luther King Jr.
Drive SE, 754 East Tower; Atlanta, Georgia 30334; 404-656-5957; 1-888-442-7735
Website: www.coastalgacaa.org/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CoatsalGeorgiaAreaCAA/
Tax Exempt Status: 501(c) (3); EIN: 58-0973468 Funding Source: Government funded
 http://www.georgiaheadstart.org/programs/programs.php?pid=6
 http://decal.ga.gov/Nutrition/Search.aspx
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Open Sites
The _Coastal Georgia Area Community Action Authority, Inc. is participating in

the Summer Food Service Program. Meals will be provided to all children
without charge. Acceptance and participation requirements for the program and
all activities are the same for all regardless of race, color, national origin, sex,
age or disability, and there will be no discrimination in the course of the meal
service. Meals will be provided at the sites and times as follows: (Example:
Summer of 2019.)
Hilltop Terrance Apartments, Kings Grant, Palmetto Pines, Cumberland Oaks, Kingsland
First United Methodist Church, Creekwood Subdivision, St. Mary’s Pool, Reserve at Sugarmill,
Pines Apartment, Harrietts Bluff Community Park, Satilla Villa Apartments, St. Mary’s Housing,
Royal Point Apartments, Meal start time is 11:00am – 1pm daily.
Enrolled Sites and Camps
The _Coastal Georgia Area Community Action Authority, Inc._ is participating

in the Summer Food Service Program. Meals will be provided to all eligible
children free of charge. Acceptance and participation requirements for the
program and all activities are the same for all regardless of race, color, national
origin, sex, age or disability, and there will be no discrimination in the course of
the meal service. Meals will be provided at the sites and times as follows:
Camden County Leisure Services, Camden County High School, St. Mary’s Middle School,
Camden Middle School, Meal start time is 11:00am – 1pm daily.
In accordance with Federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and
policies, the USDA, its Agencies, offices, and employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA
programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, or reprisal or
retaliation for prior civil rights activity in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA.
Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g. Braille, large
print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.), should contact the Agency (State or local) where they applied for
benefits. Individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal
Relay Service at (800) 877-8339. Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than
English.
To file a program complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, (AD-3027)
found online at: http://www.ascr.usda.gov/complaint_filing_cust.html, and at any USDA office, or write a letter addressed
to USDA and provide in the letter all of the information requested in the form. To request a copy of the complaint form,
call (866) 632-9992. Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Office of
the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20250-9410; fax: (202) 690-
7442; or email: program.intake@usda.gov. This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
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4. Coastal Regional Commission (CRC) of Georgia

Department: Coastal Area Agency on Aging
Service: Contracts with Camden County organizations that prepare and deliver Meals-on-Wheels and
congregate meals + 15
Mission: To provide coastal area older adults and those with disabilities and their caregivers with
information and access to meals and needed food assistance services.
Beneficiaries: Older adults (60+) and those with disabilities
1) Meals-on-Wheels
a) Direct Sponsor: Coastal Georgia Area Agency on Aging, 1181 Coastal Drive SW, Darien GA
31305; 800-580-6860 (Provided via contracted agency; one meal/day – M-F)
b) Referral Service only – no financial or contract support
i. Evergreen Baptist Church, Kingsland GA 31548; 912-729-3122
ii. Helping Hands Ministries - Share A Meal, St. Marys GA 31558; 912-882-5505
iii. Woodbine United Methodist Church, Woodbine GA 31569; 912-576-5457
2) Congregate Meals:
a) Direct Sponsor: Camden County Senior Center, Woodbine GA 31569; 912-729-1945
b) Referral Service only – no financial or contract support: St. Marys Senior Citizen Center, St.
Marys GA 31558; 912-673-6075
Location: 1181 Coastal Drive, SW, Darien, GA 31305 Website: http://www.crc.ga.gov/
Primary Telephone: 1- 800-580-6860; 912-437-0852 (For program information, screening, and access.)
Primary: Pamela Rogers Email: progers@crc.ga.gov
Alternates: Loreatha Jenkins Email: ljenkins@crc.ga.gov Nikki Dukes - ndukes@crc.ga.gov
Telephone: 912-437-0840 / -0843 -0862 Fax: 912-437-0856
Tax Exempt Status: Government organization Funding Source: Government funded
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The CRC provides local and regional comprehensive planning services as well as specialized planning services in
transportation, water resources, and historic preservation. The CRC also provides Geographic Information Services
and Information Technology Services to our local governments. The CRC manages transportation services such as
Coastal Regional Coaches. We also serve as the Economic Development District for Coastal Georgia.
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Beneficiary Eligibility and Access Limits: All eligible seniors, persons with disabilities, and family
caregivers residing in Coastal Georgia will have access to information and services that promote physical
health, mental well-being and options for living that ensure personal dignity and individual choice.
5. Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP)
Source: https://www.fns.usda.gov/csfp/commodity-supplemental-food-program-csfp
The Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP) works to improve the health of low-income elderly
persons at least 60 years of age by supplementing their diets with nutritious USDA Foods. Women,
infants, and children who were certified and receiving CSFP benefits as of February 6, 2014 can continue
to receive assistance until they are no longer eligible under the program rules in effect on February 6,
2014. Through CSFP, USDA distributes both food and administrative funds to participating States and
Indian Tribal Organizations.
Participant Eligibility Requirements: https://www.fns.usda.gov/csfp/eligibility-how-apply
Includes low-income elderly persons at least 60 years of age who meet income eligibility requirements.
Women, infants, and children currently receiving CSFP benefits who were certified to receive such
assistance on or before February 6, 2014 are also eligible to continue to receive assistance under the
program rules in effect on that date, in accordance with the Agricultural Act of 2014 (P.L. 113-79, the
2014 Farm Bill). As required by the 2014 Farm Bill, women, infants, and children who apply to
participate in CSFP on February 7, 2014, or later cannot be certified to participate in the program. Such
individuals may be eligible for other nutrition assistance programs such as the:
 Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)
 Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
(Note: Eligible participants cannot participate in both WIC and CSFP at the same time.)
6. Department of Family and Children Services (DFCS)
Source: http://dfcs.dhs.georgia.gov/about-us
The Georgia Division of Family and Children Services (DFCS) investigates reports of child abuse; finds
foster and adoptive homes for abused and neglected children; issues SNAP, Medicaid, TANF and child
care assistance to low-income families; helps out-of-work parents get back on their feet; and provides
numerous support services and innovative programs to help families in need.
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Food Assistance Service: The Georgia Division of Family and Children Services (DFCS) issues:
1) Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) – more commonly referred to as Food Stamps,
and
2) Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) – more commonly known as Welfare.
Location: Camden County DFCS, 721 Charles Gilman Jr. Avenue, Kingsland, Georgia 31548-0068
Mailing Address: P. O. Box 68; Kingsland, Georgia 31548-0068 Website: http://dfcs.dhs.georgia.gov/
County Director – 912-729-2581 General Contact: 912-729-4583 Fax: 912- 729-7969
Program Contacts: 912-264-7211; 912-262-3010; Status and Change Services: 1-877-423-4746
Beneficiary Eligibility and Access Limits: DFCS follows federal guidelines to determine eligibility for
social services programs. Specific to food assistance:
a) SNAP – aka Food Stamp program:

Source: https://www.fns.usda.gov/snap/supplemental-nutrition-assistance-program-snap
The Food Stamp Program which has been renamed “SNAP” (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) is
available to ALL Georgia residents, regardless of age or number of family members if a household is under
federally determined income limit. There is also a Senior SNAP program which is a streamline application
process for seniors. Georgians are able to apply for food stamps online with Georgia COMPASS at
www.compass.ga.gov. After the application is filed, the applicant or a member of the applicant’s household
must be interviewed by a staff person from DFCS. The person who is interviewed must know about the
household situation.
b) TANF – aka Welfare

Source: http://dfcs.dhs.georgia.gov/temporary-assistance-needy-families
The Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program is designed to help needy families achieve
self-sufficiency. It is the monthly cash assistance program with an Employment Services component for
low-income families with children under age 18, and children age 18 and attending school full-time.
States receive block grants to design and operate programs that accomplish one of the purposes of the
TANF program. The four purposes of the TANF program are to:
i. Provide assistance to needy families so that children can be cared for in their own homes
ii. Reduce the dependency of needy parents by promoting job preparation, work and marriage
iii. Prevent and reduce the incidence of out-of-wedlock pregnancies
iv. Encourage the formation and maintenance of two-parent families
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Cooperation with Georgia Department of Human Services Division of Child Support Services is a
requirement of receiving TANF benefits unless good cause can be established.
7. Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society – Kings Bay
Service: We provide funds to help with a wide range of financial needs, including the purchase of food.
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Mission: To provide financial assistance and education, and other assistance programs and services.
Beneficiaries: Active duty and retired Navy Sailors and Marines, their eligible family members, and
reservists on active duty for 30 days or more.
a) Financial assistance for the purchase of food

b) Monday through Friday: 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.; by appointment.
 Assistance is available after hours (to avoid privation17) by calling the American Red
Cross at 1-877-272-7337. When speaking with the American Red Cross, inform them of
your affiliation and eligibility with the Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society – Kings Bay.
Location: Naval Submarine Base Kings Base, Kings Bay, GA., Building 1032
Mailing Address: 926 USS James Madison Rd., Bldg. 1032, Kings Bay, GA 31547-2532
Telephone: 912-573-3928 Fax: 912-573-3787
Email: kingsbay@nmcrs.org Website (Global): www.nmcrs.org/
Primary Contact: Megan O’Connell Alternate Contact: Beverly Cooper
Tax Exempt Status: 501(c) (3); EIN: Refer to umbrella organization
Tax Exempt umbrella organization: 501(c) (3); EIN: 53-0204618
Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society; 875 N. Randolph St., Suite 225 ♦Arlington, VA 22203
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We are a private, non-profit, volunteer, service organization. As a Center of Excellence, we are committed to
ensure that all available resources are used to assist personnel of the Naval Services — active, retired, and their
eligible family members — to achieve financial self-sufficiency and find solutions to emergency needs.
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Privation: A state in which things that are essential for human well-being such as food and warmth are scarce or
lacking.
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Funding Source: Fund Drives and Individual Donations
Primary Need: Volunteers – they make it possible for donated funds to directly assist Sailors, Marines,
and their families.
Beneficiary Eligibility and Access Limits: Active duty and retired Sailors and Marines, eligible family
members with military ID card, surviving spouses, and reservists on active duty for 30 days or more.
8. St. Marys Senior Center
Service: Operated by the City of St. Marys, the Center is open five days a week to offer a full array of
recreational, health and fitness and socialization programs for seniors 60 and over who reside in St.
Marys.
Mission: To enhance the health and wellbeing of St. Marys seniors ages 60 and above by providing
socialization, health and fitness classes and a nutritious lunch five days a week.
Beneficiaries: Senior Citizens (60+) who reside in St. Marys.
Synopsis of Food Service Activities: Mid-day Meal; Monday through Friday (except holidays). The free
meal is provided in conjunction with other programs provided. Lunch is served at 11:30 a.m. and
advance reservations are required. There is no cost for members. However, this is not a free lunch
program for walk-ins. Participants must register as members of the Senior Center before enjoying lunch
and engage in other social, recreational and health related programs offered by the Center.
Location: 120 Davis Street, Street. , Marys, Georgia 31558
Mailing Address: City of St. Marys, 418 Osborne Street, St. Marys, Georgia 31558
Primary Contact: Beatriz Morales Telephone: 912-673-6075 `Fax: 912- 882-6312
Alternate Contact: Donna Larsen Donna.Larsen@stmarysga.gov Telephone: 912-510-4036
Website: http://www.stmarysga.gov/department/senior_center/index/index.php
Tax Exempt Status: City of St. Marys Government Department
Funding Source: Primary Source – City of St. Marys General Fund; Secondary sources – (1) St. Marys
Hospital Authority; and (2) designated donations deposited to the City of St. Marys
Primary Need: Donations are accepted in any amounts.
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Beneficiary Eligibility and Access Limits: Senior Citizen (60+)
9. The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP)

Source: http://dfcs.dhs.georgia.gov/emergency-food-assistance-program-overview
The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) is a federal program that helps supplement the diets
of low income persons in Georgia, including the elderly, by providing them with emergency food and
nutrition assistance at no cost.
Under TEFAP commodity foods are made available to the states by the USDA United States Department
of Agriculture. The states provide the food to local agencies they have selected for distribution to the
needy. These agencies are Food Banks, Soup Kitchens and Food Pantries.
 Food Banks subcontract with other organizations throughout the state, like food pantries
and soup kitchens. Some food banks distribute food through brown bag programs to the
elderly. For more information contact America's Second Harvest of Coastal Georgia, Inc. at
2501 East President Street; Savannah, GA 31404; 912.236.6750
 Soup Kitchens provide meals to the needy and the homeless on a regular basis. Soup
kitchens receive foods from the local food bank in their area for a small handling fee.
 Food Pantries are any organization that distributes food to low income and unemployed
households for home consumption. Food pantries receive commodity foods from the local
food bank in their area for a small handling charge.
For more information on availability in your area, contact one of the food banks. For questions or
concerns about TEFAP, please contact the state office at (404) 463-8042.
10. Food Stamp Program Notes:

Provided by the Georgia Division of Family and Children Services (DFCS). Refer to provided profile for
contact information.
 All initial SNAP aka food stamp applications must be received in the local office and can no
longer be submitted on line. We can mail them to Camden County requesters or they are
available at our office. After an initial case is opened, case renewals can be handled on line.
 If several people in a household qualify for Food Stamps, the head of the household applies for
the program and lists the names and Social Security numbers of all adults in the household. For
food stamp purposes, any adults in the house who purchase and prepare food together are a
household even if they are unrelated.
 The funds allocated for SNAP can be used to purchase many types of food items sold at
approved retail stores. Prepared foods, such as hot deli sandwiches and precooked meals ready
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for consumption are out rightly ineligible for purchase with SNAP benefits. This rule can
however be exempted when some homeless individuals may be approved for precooked meal
purchases if they do not have the ability to store or cook food.
 Foods Authorized to be purchased using SNAP benefits:
o Fruits, Vegetables and Grains: In Georgia, food stamps can be used to purchase all kinds
of fruits, vegetables and grains. Food stamps may be used to purchase these items at
participating stores and farmer's markets. You can also use your food stamps to
purchase seeds that produce fruits and vegetables.
o Food Supplements: A food supplement, or dietary supplement, can be purchased with
food stamps in Georgia. Acceptable food supplements that can be purchased with food
stamps include Ensure and PediaSure. If you are not sure if a dietary supplement is
covered by your food stamps check with store personnel.
o Ice and Water: Ice and water may be bought with food stamps in Georgia. Bottled water
and bags of ice are eligible for purchase as long as they are intended only for use
outside of the store. However, ice or water cannot be purchased with food stamps if
they are meant to be consumed in the store.
o Canned and Dried Goods: All canned and dried foods are eligible to be purchased with
food stamps, as long as they are for human consumption. Pet foods are not authorized
to be purchased with food stamps. Examples of acceptable foods in this category
include soups, canned meats and canned vegetables.
o Packaged Meat: Food stamps can be used to purchase meat from participating stores.
However, meat has to be intended to be consumed outside the store. Meat products
read for consumption do not qualify in most cases for food stamp purchase. Packaged
meats such as chicken, ground beef and pork chops may be purchased. Consult the
store personnel for restrictions on meat purchases with food stamps, if you are unsure.
 Restricted Food items: Food stamps may not be used to purchase household products, alcohol,
vitamins or medicines. In addition to those items, you may not purchase cigarettes or other
tobacco related products.
 Eligibility Requirements
o Before receiving SNAP Food Stamp benefits in Georgia, you must meet SNAP's income
limits. The requirement states that families must not exceed two sets of monthly
income limits, gross and net. Gross income is the total of all income earned by the entire
household, while net is the amount remaining after deductions.
o Georgia mandates that healthy SNAP beneficiaries participate in work or school related
activities in order to keep their benefits. You must participate in any one or a
combination of the following activities as a condition of their SNAP eligibility:
 Secondary Education
 Job Search / Job Club / Job Readiness
 Community Service
 On-the-Job Training
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 Employment
o Mandatory applicant requirements include:
 Adults aged between 18 years and 59 years who are not receiving
unemployment insurance or SSI.
 Working 30 hours or less per week
 Must not be a parent or guardian to a child less than six years old.
o Exemptions include:
 Children below 18 years old
 Adults above 60 years old
 Parent/guardian of child below six years old
 Unemployment insurance applicant or recipient
 Persons working more than 30 hours per week at federal minimum wage
 Caregiver of a person with disabilities
 Persons with health issues that affects their ability to participate
 Pregnant women in their fourth, or later, month of pregnancy
o Georgia counties require non-exempt SNAP recipient's to take part in community
service or engage in on-job training if they are not in school or sufficiently employed.
 Reporting Changes Affecting Eligibility: All SNAP participants must report any increase in their
monthly gross income. SNAP beneficiaries are required to complete a review process after every
12 months. Most recertification and report forms will be mailed to you. You may not be
required to report any other changes, but they may choose to report changes such as: (1)
Addition of a household member, and their income; (2) Increase in other household expenses,
such as shelter costs, daycare costs, etc.
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The Food Insecurity Challenge in Camden County, Georgia
Food Insecurity: Food security means access by all people at all times to enough food for an active,
healthy life. Although related, food insecurity and poverty are not the same. Unemployment rather
than poverty is a stronger predictor of food insecurity.
The following charts display best available (2016) public information regarding “Food Insecurity” in
Camden County, Georgia. http://feedingamerica.org/hunger-in-america/hunger-studies/map-the-meal-
gap.aspx# .
Food insecurity refers to USDA’s measure of lack of access, at times, to enough food for an
active, healthy life for all household members and limited or uncertain availability of
nutritionally adequate foods. Food insecure children are those children living in households
experiencing food insecurity.
Food insecure households are not necessarily food insecure all the time. Food insecurity
may reflect a household’s need to make trade-offs between important basic needs, such as
housing or medical bills, and purchasing nutritionally adequate foods.
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Difficult Decisions
America households frequently face Difficult Decisions

in an effort to ensure they have sufficient food.
 Households often survive on limited budgets and are confronted
with choices between paying for food and paying for other
essentials. These dilemmas can put households in the position of
choosing between competing necessities.
 In addition to charitable nutrition assistance programs and making

spending tradeoffs, many households also engage in a number of
other coping strategies in order to feed their families.
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Should I donate food or donate money?
Food banks, food pantries, soup kitchens, meal delivery services and other nonprofit food assistance
organizations generally have greater buying power than the average consumer. So, sure, cash donations
sounds like a great way to help the
food insecure. What’s better than the
multiplier effect?
But wait – not so fast!
Donating food provides something

money can’t – a donation experience.
The time a donor takes to choose their
donation, deliver their donation, and
share their experience with a friend or
family member has tremendous value.
For parents and educators, a food
donation can be a teachable moment.
But cash doesn’t dent, spoil or expire, and cash donations allow the nonprofit food assistance
organizations to purchase food in times when private food donations are low.
How much does a food-donation cost the donor? …Full retail price.
Nonprofits can obtain food for pennies on the dollar.
But, let’s be clear: No one is suggesting that canned

good drives are bad, or that any community should
end canned good drives. Many canned good drives
have primary objectives other than ending hunger.
They exist as an opportunity for young people to do
a good deed for their community, or serve as part of
some larger agenda in a church, club or other
organization.
So, the answer to your question is…
YES!
Donate food if it moves you to act. Donate money if it inspires you to talk to your friends, co-workers
and neighbors to help join in. However you stake your claim on ending hunger in Camden County,
Georgia, your gifts will help the food insecure. (Source: Various.)
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Best Practices + Additional Food Assistance Information - Links
 Information that you may find helpful to improve and grow your program to end hunger
in Camden County, Georgia:
o http://www.azfoodbanks.org/images/uploads/Food_Pantry_Best_Practices_-
_Scoring_Guide.pdf
o http://site.foodshare.org/site/DocServer/Food_Pantry_Best_Practices_-
_Scoresheet.pdf?docID=742
 Example Food Assistance Organizations and Programs
o http://www.endhunger.org/georgia.htm
o http://ga.nokidhungry.org/
o http://www.helpendhunger.org/
o http://georgiafoodbankassociation.org/
o http://feedingamerica.org
o http://www.fns.usda.gov/
 501 Commons - A Resource for Nonprofits. A Partner for Philanthropy:
http://www.501commons.org/
 Georgia Center for Nonprofits, www.gcn.org; erunkle@gcn.org, 912-434-1917 (direct)
 Nonprofit Innovations, Inc.: http://www.npiinc.org/
 Find a food pantry: http://www.findafoodpantry.org/ (Add your pantry as you see fit.)
Distribution:
Camden County Georgia Food Assistance Contacts

and County area Governments and Organizations
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Food Pantry Weekly Schedules – Short List –

Restoration Church OLSS

New Life Body of Christ Christian

4C Mission (Caring & Connecting Community 4 Camden)

Beneficiaries: Food Insecure

Synopsis of Food Service Activities:

Location: See Community Locations below

Email: 4CMission@gmail.com Telephone: 912-882-7475

Primary Contact: Ellen Holler Email: eholler@comcast.net Telephone: 912-576-3532

Alternate Contact: Deb Duncan Email: zigabra@kgldcable.com Telephone: 912-882-7475

Tax Exempt Status: 4C Mission - 501(c) (3) # 31391; EIN: 46-2773177

Funding Source: Grants, money donations and food donations

Primary Need: Money and Food donations

Beneficiary Eligibility: Food Insecure

Camden Connection (CC)

Food Service: Event Facilitator + 3

Beneficiaries: Civic, government, and nonprofit agencies.

Location: 531 North Lee Street, Kingsland GA 31548

Mailing Address: PO Box 5087, St. Marys, GA 31558

Contact: Kristen Gillette Email: kristen@camdenconnection.org Phone: 912-882-7295

Contact: Steven Sainz Email: steven@camdenconnection.org

Tax Exempt Status: 501 (c) (3); EIN: 58-2213460

Funding Source: Contributions and grants

Primary Need: N/A

Mission: Assist those in need in Camden County, Georgia.

Beneficiaries: Those in need in Camden County Georgia.

Mailing Address: Same

Contact: Reverend James Ham Email: camdenmissions@gmail.com Phone: (912) 673-8663

Contact: Office Administrator Email: patrick.betchik@gmail.com

Tax Exempt Status: Unknown

Funding Source: Donations

Primary Need: Donations

Eagles’ Wings Judah Worship Center - Church of God

Service: Monthly Food Distribution

Mission: To provide food assistance for those in need.

Beneficiaries: Food insecure

Synopsis of Food Service Activities:

1) Food distributed fourth Monday of each month 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

3) Complete Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) Eligibility form

4) 50 to 75 families assisted each month

Location: 300 N. Julia Street; St. Marys, GA 31558

Website: N/A Fax: N/A

Primary Contact: Lisa Mullins Email: lmullins@tds.net Phone: (912) 674-5627

Tax Exempt Status: Not Listed

Tax Exempt Umbrella Organization: Not Listed

Primary Need: Cash donations

Evergreen Missionary Baptist Church (EMBC) * Food Service Temporarily Closed

Service: TEMPORARILY CLOSED – NO IMMEDIATE PLAN TO REOPEN + 4

Note: Contact information is maintained for future communications.

Synopsis of Food Service Activities:

Location: 1365 Kinlaw Rd., Kingsland, GA 31548

Mailing Address: P.O. Box 2035, Kingsland, GA 31548 Website: http://www.embcministries.com

Alternate Contact: Lavera Small Email: evergreenmbc2@tds.net

Beneficiary Eligibility and Access Limits:

Helping Hands Food Pantry

Food Service: Food Pantry + 5

Beneficiaries: Food Insecure

Telephone: (Primary) 912-576-8105 and (Emergency) 912-576-2118 Fax: None

Website: www.stmarysumc.org Email: Helpinghands@tds.net

Primary Contact: Boyd Lemon Alternate Contact: Pastor Roy White